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Distance from Braunschweig to Bielefeld

Straight line

139 km
86 mi · 75 NM

By road

170 km
106 mi

Travel time

1 h 48 min
flight ≈ 40 min

Direction

W 260°
initial bearing

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How far is Braunschweig from Bielefeld?

Braunschweig (Germany) and Bielefeld (Germany) are a short distance apart: 139 km in a straight line, that is 86 miles or 75 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Braunschweig to Bielefeld is 170 km (106 miles), about 1 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 23% longer than the straight line.

From Braunschweig, Bielefeld lies to the west (initial bearing 260°). Both cities are in Germany. The halfway point is at 52.1538°, 9.5274°.

A direct flight would take about 40 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Braunschweig from Bielefeld?

By road it is 170 km (106 miles) from Braunschweig to Bielefeld; in a straight line it is 139 km (86 miles).

How long is the drive from Braunschweig to Bielefeld?

About 1 h 48 min on the fastest route (170 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bielefeld from Braunschweig?

Bielefeld is to the west of Braunschweig, at an initial bearing of 260°.

How long is the flight from Braunschweig to Bielefeld?

A direct flight would take about 40 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.